A List Of Phobias You Probably Have Without Realizing It Yet

Thalassophobia is an intense fear of the sea or sea travel. It can be a reaction to either the vastness of the ocean, or to the unknown lurking under the surface.

Similar to thalassophobia, bathophobia is a fear of depths or being consumed by the deep. It usually manifests as a fear of the depths of the ocean, but deep pits and long, dark hallways can also trigger a reaction.

As the name suggests, aerophobia (sometimes called aviophobia) is a fear of flying. It's also very common, affecting an estimated 20 million Americans.

This one is a fear of snakes, which is also pretty common. In fact, humans and other primates may have evolved our sharp vision in part to help identify and avoid snakes.

If you're trypophobic, then you have a fear of — and usually, a visceral reaction to — small holes or bubbles. Unfortunately, there are many things in nature that feature small holes.

This one is an intense fear of being ridiculed, especially in public. Often, this phobia goes along with other social phobias.

Have you ever been walking down the street and seen a pack of teenagers and thought, "I gotta get out of here"? If so, then you might have this phobia, which is a fear of teens.

This is the technical term for a fear of public speaking, which is one of the most common phobias. It can manifest in front of a large audience or a small group.

Also sometimes known as "white coat syndrome," this phobia is a fear of doctors. Symptoms can range from anxiety or dread over having to go to the doctor, to uncontrollable shaking while at the doctor's office.

Not to be confused with noctiphobia (fear of the night), nyctophobia is fear of the dark. Many people are naturally afraid of the dark, but if it causes a lack of sleep or other problems, it may be a sign of a phobia.

Let's be honest: Getting an injection is never really a "fun" activity. But if a fear of needles and injections keeps you from getting important medical care, you may have this phobia.

Whether it comes from past trauma or some innate evolutionary reaction, if you're afraid of birds then you probably have some level of ornithophobia.

If you have trouble going to theme parks or sporting events because seeing a mascot or other costumed character walking around makes you want to run away, you might have masklophobia.

This fairly common phobia is an intense fear of the number 13. Thankfully, there are 14 phobias in this post. Phew!